Ancient China Activities: Exciting Interactive Learning
Prepare to step into the vibrant tapestry of Ancient China, where history isn’t confined to dusty textbooks but comes alive in a symphony of color,
Middle School
Basic Map Skills 101: A Simple Guide for 6th Graders
If you’ve ever tried teaching basic map skills to 6th graders, you know it can be a bit like navigating uncharted territory. Those directions, scales,
Clubs in School: Nurturing Student Development and Unleashing Hidden Talents
Being a middle or high school teacher is about more than just delivering classroom lessons. It’s about nurturing young minds, sparking that passion for learning,
Student-Led Conferences in the Spotlight
Think back to that first day of school when your students walked into the classroom, filled with nervous energy and uncertain smiles. As the weeks
9 Tips for the Best Sub Plans
I still remember the day I came back to my classroom after being out and realized almost nothing had gone the way I planned. I
The Importance of Teaching Values for Students
I saw something pretty incredible on a Saturday night. It was stunning, beautiful, fun, a little crazy, and surprisingly inspiring. It was Taylor Swift in
A Simple Guide to Classroom Setup at Sixth Grade
By mid to late July every year, I can’t wait to go back to school and begin my classroom setup. I miss grading papers. I
Differentiation and the Brain and Why Curriculum Matters More Than Ever
There is a moment every teacher knows well: You’ve planned a lesson you feel good about. You deliver it clearly, yet you still see wildly
7 Young Adult Books Every Middle School Teacher Should Read
You can know a lot about someone by what they choose to read in their free time. A reader who gravitates toward horror stories may
Pi Day Math Activities: Bringing Fun to the Classroom
Have you ever mentioned Pi Day and suddenly your students are more interested in math than they were five minutes earlier? Maybe it’s the promise
Effectively Using Response Cards for Formative Assessment
Formative assessment is one of the most valuable tools we have as teachers because it gives us real-time insight into how our students are doing.
Why I’m Leaving Teaching Mid-Year
I never imagined I would be leaving teaching mid-year. For years, I thought I would spend my entire career in the classroom. Teaching wasn’t simply